Re: 5/18 Show Discussion **Spoilers**

Originally Posted by TeacherLady

I keep getting either the busy message or a busy signal when calling for Haley. I've maybe gotten in 4 or 5 actual votes.

That's a good sign.

One thing I was disappointed in is that they barely showed any of the hometown visits. In previous years, each contestant got about 5 minutes all in a chunk -- not a few seconds here and there, like they did this year. Personally, I could have done without Beyonce's new video to get to see more of the howetown visits.

I'm sure we'll see more of the home town visits tomorrow night.
eta: ooops a bit slow

Re: 5/18 Show Discussion **Spoilers**

Originally Posted by angelic_one2002

I'd rather see Haley attempt a song like Lauren sang.."I Hope You Dance". Can't see her singing that well at all.

Amen! She does well when the song calls for screeching in a gravelly tone. Lauren is so young that it does hold her back but her talent is unmatched. (maybe Pia could do it) but these other two, no way! I think Scotty is going to be a superstar on the level of Carrie or Daughtry.

Re: 5/18 Show Discussion **Spoilers**

Originally Posted by angelic_one2002

I thought Lauren and Scotty were by FAR the best tonight!! Lauren has the most beautiful tone to her voice, and excellent control. I noticed Haley has difficulty hitting those lower notes. Her voice fades out.

In the last song, she did lose the volume on those lower notes, and some of the rhythm it seemed. But, I have to say when she sang LZ, I really liked her for the first time. She always had a few moments here and there, for me, but this song was IT. Great job on the first song. I don't like Stevie Nicks, but I guess she did it well enough on that one. Her moment definitely was the LZ song!

I liked Lauren's songs just fine, and thought she looked pretty tonight. She has a good voice. In her first song, she reminded me of Carrie a lot (and I liked the halter tunic and leggings!). I saw much more emotion in "I Hope You Dance" than other songs she's done.

Scotty struggled with the Kenny Rogers song. His other two songs were fine, predictable Scotty-songs. I didn't mind them at all.

I agree with others who are just not excited about this season. They all seem like nice young people, but I'm not really into their singing very much. And I can't see myself buying a cd by any of them. They're talented and all, but I don't find myself really rooting for anyone.

The season started out with such promise; not sure why I feel let down.

Re: 5/18 Show Discussion **Spoilers**

By the time Haley finished her third song, I had a sore throat. I think she's got "mad talent," but I don't find what she did tonight particularly pleasing to listen to. Maybe in the right mood I would.

Re: 5/18 Show Discussion **Spoilers**

Haley's last song was horrible. Easily the worst of the night. Not a good way to end. I thought Lauren's last was the best so hope it carries her to the finals. Scotty did well also and there's no way he doesn't make it.